On Tue, 14 Dec 2004 17:55:25 -0800, Tim Douglass
wrote:

I have been thinking for some years that I would like to try building
a guitar, and the availability of kits at reasonable prices is making
me think about it more and more.

As some others have suggested the Cumpiano book is a good one.
You might ask your question at rec.music.makers.builders. I'm sure
some other suggestions would be forthcoming.
Also, mimf.com is a useful resource for instrument makers. They do
want you to register but there is no cost.

Mike